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Complaints to the RSPCA about the underground puppy trade have increased by 132% over the past five years.
Figures also reveal almost 9 out of 10 calls reporting questionable
breeders and dealers came from people who purchased a puppy online. The
charity also identified the UK’s puppy farming hotspots – based on the
number of calls relating to the puppy trade in 2016 – as Greater London
and Greater Manchester.

The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) is in the forefront of fighting antimicrobial resistance and advocating the value of ‘One Health’ approach.

The European veterinary profession is strongly committed to the responsible use of antibiotics. FVE supports all of the great work already being done and ongoing by the profession to reduce the use of antibiotics across all species.

FVE President, Dr Rafael Laguens, said ‘Antibiotic resistance is a true global ‘One Health’ issue. Veterinarians are part of the solution as gatekeepers of responsible use of antibiotics in animals, but success can only be reached through collaboration and joint efforts. Each party involved working together towards a common goal.’